Episode 12 — Naruto Shippuuden (dub)

: While the new team prepares, Kakashi’s ninja hound Pakkun locates the Akatsuki hideout and redirects Team Guy to rendezvous at the Land of Rivers. The Lore of the Tailed Beasts

: Defying these orders, Granny Chiyo declares herself "retired" and therefore exempt from the council's commands. She joins Team Kakashi, replacing Temari to ensure the Sand Village still has a representative in the search for their Kazekage. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 12

The episode centers on the immediate aftermath of Kankuro's treatment in the Sand Village. : While the new team prepares, Kakashi’s ninja

: The Akatsuki leader is alerted to the intruders by Zetsu , and Itachi Uchiha specifically identifies Might Guy as a dangerous taijutsu expert to the organization. The episode centers on the immediate aftermath of

In , titled " The Retired Granny's Determination ," the mission to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki takes a critical turn as secret histories of the ninja world are finally brought to light. A Changing Rescue Team

: The dub features Maile Flanagan as Naruto, Dave Wittenberg as Kakashi, and Barbara Goodson as Granny Chiyo.

: Chiyo clarifies that the Akatsuki are specifically targeting these beasts, which explains their abduction of Gaara, the host of the One-Tailed Shukaku. Episode Details